NKANDLA HOSPITAL

NEWS S T A Y I N F O R M E D

April– July 2017

J ULY is a month of a great leader,

the UN General Assembly de-

clared 18 July "Nelson Mandela

International Day" in recognition of

the former South African President’s

contribution to the culture of peace and

freedom. Mandela Day gives us the op-

portunity to be charitable and selfless!

On the 27th of July Nkandla Hospital

identified and paid a visit to two fami-

lies residing in Nkandla to deliver do-

nations. Both these families were identi-

fied as needy. The message we are

sending out there is, it is not only for

the government who has to intervene in

fighting poverty but everybody can

contribute by donating something to

those in need.

Mrs. Khumalo with hospital employees as she

accepts food parcels and blankets.

Circumcision campaign READ MORE ON PAGE 3

Measles campaign READ MORE ON PAGE 2

Mental health READ MORE ON PAGE 3

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‘Reaching you across the

fields & Mountains of Our

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T he primary objective of conducting

mass immunization campaign was

to eliminate measles by giving vac-

cines to as many children over a

short period of time in a large geographic area.

Nkandla hospital engaged in the measles cam-

paign which ran from 12 to 30 June.

Children from 6 months to 4yrs & 11 months

were vaccinated irrespective of their immun-

ization status. Nurses visited the surrounding

crèches situated far from health care facilities,

this move even assisted in catching up for those

children that are not brought for vaccination as

well.

The commitment and the hard work of the staff

contributed tremendously to the success of this

campaign. Nkandla Hospital nurses visiting the surrounding crèches to give vaccine

Above: The team

of Nkandla Hos-

pital and DSD

members giving

food parcels and

blankets to the

families.

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M ental well-being for all people

around Nkandla sub district

through an appropriate mental

health and substance abuse

programmes is of paramount important to

Nkandla Hospital service providers. It is out of

this notion that on the 7th of July 2017, Sir Mbatha

rendered health education talk to patients and

relatives in Out Patient Department about mental

health problems. The purpose of the educational

talk was to equip the community members with

knowledge to better understand and be able to

identify a family or community member who

might have signs and symptoms of mental illness.

Sir Mbatha concluded by requesting his audi-

ence to take care of their family members and

ensure that they get all the help they need re-

garding health.

M edical male circumcision is one of

the most common procedures

performed worldwide and com-

plications are very rare and usu-

ally easily resolved. Nkandla Hospital is among

those that encourage males to get circumcised. On

the 1st of July 2017, another MMC campaign was

conducted at the Hospital for males aged 10–49yrs,

this was the perfect opportunity for youngsters as

they had a short break from school. It was pleasing

to see a lot of youngsters taking the initiative and

committing themselves in being circumcised.

MMC has been proved to reduce the risk of HIV-

negative men becoming infected with HIV.

Above: Young brave boys as they await to be circumcised

Above: Sir Mbatha educating clients about

mental health

S port in the workplace is essential for

employees to keep a healthy lifestyle,

socialize and to have fun.

On 22 July 217, uMhlathuze municipali-

ty hosted King Cetshwayo district games at

Richards Bay Sport Complex. Mr. Manqele

was captured giving instructions and rules for

different sport codes. Nkandla netball team

was able to reach the semi finals but was de-

feated by the district netball team by 20 goals

to 19 goals in the finals.

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Nkandla hospital Netball team, beautiful ladies Nkandla Hospital soccer team,

Above: Mr Manqele District PRO

Ilona lel’ ithimba laseNkandla

hospital elaliphume ngezinkani

liye emcintiswaneni wase Dis-

trict. Siyawabongela lamaqem-

bu. Abafana baphume kowan-

dulela owamanqamu, kwathi

amantombazane alala isibili.

Haallaaalaaa magirls

We would like to thank the following companies who made our day a success for their contri-

bution.

Khoza funerals

Amahlobo funerals

Rhino Cash and Carry

Ackerman's

Fakumoya

The contribution made by our sponsors is acknowledged. The country is facing a high rate

of poverty, identified families were very happy about the little that was contributed on that

day. Our deepest appreciation goes to our partner DSD for accompanying us on the day.

The office of the PRO received two In-service trainee who are both from the University of Zu-

luland. They will spend six months with Nkandla. We hope that they will enjoy they stay with

us and learn as much as they can. We wish them all the best in their practical experience,

hoping that they will add a positive value to the institution

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Below on the left. Snelungelo Mgabhi and on the right: Londiwe Mbhatha

Physical Address:

Nkandla Mbatha Lane

Postal Address:

Private Bag X 102 NKANDLA 3855

Web Address:

www.kznhealth.gov.za

SWITCHBOARD: 035– 833 5000

CONTACT DETAILS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

S.N Mgabhi WRITER

L.V Mbatha DESIGNER

S.J. NGUSE EDITOR

J.E Zwane PHOTOGRAPHER